Author Archives: Heather

03/18 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Giving It Up: Politics (but not Social Justice)” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin How do we navigate some of the challenges we face in our daily lives that seem to place us at political odds … Continue reading →

03/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Giving It Up: Ego and Control” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin What does our faith require of us that may inspire us toward a better course of living? How do we begin to soften some … Continue reading →

03/04 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Giving It Up: Old Wineskins” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin How does our faith keep up with our lives in this rapidly changing world? What are some of the ‘old wineskins’ that we keep holding … Continue reading →

02/25 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Giving It Up: Worry” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin First Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Second Reading: from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!

02/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “It’s Lent, But Do Not Be Afraid” Preaching: Duane Bowers First Reading: Mark 1:9-15 Second Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Third Reading: from Tarthang Tulka in “Openness Mind” Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on … Continue reading →

Are you giving up anything for Lent? May we respectfully make a few suggestions? How about Fear… Worry… Limitations… Negativity… Perfection… Old Wineskins… ? Join us at MCC NoVA for the Lenten Season as we explore surrendering some of the … Continue reading →

02/11 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Change of Plans: Going Up Country” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin First Reading: Mark 1:40-45 Second Reading ~ from The Collected Sermons of Fred Craddock Sunday morning worship … Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!

02/04 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Clarity” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin First Reading: Mark 1:29-39 Second Reading ~ from Scott Russell Sanders

01/28 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Leaving Your Circle” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin First Reading: Mark 1:14-20 Second Reading ~ from Albert Einstein This Sunday, Jan 28, our Clergy Intern, Wendy Hamilton, will successfully conclude her journey with MCC of … Continue reading →

01/21 Sermon Posted (Click to listen) “Be Moved” Preaching: Rev Emma Chattin First Reading: Esther 4: 10-17 Second Reading: ~ adapted from Richard Templar in “The Rules For Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier Life”